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My Story: ‘Steps of Change: How I Transformed My Life Through Walking’

Kiran Verma is a passionate advocate for social causes, particularly in health and wellness. With a background in education, he has dedicated himself to raising awareness about blood donation and the importance of community support. His journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a motivational figure highlights his commitment to personal growth and inspiring others. Kiran’s experiences have shaped him into a resilient individual who believes in the power of change and the impact of collective efforts for a better society.

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My Story: ‘My Speech Was Delayed Because Of My Autism Diagnosis’

Usaid Shaikh is a graphic designer, video editor and animator from Mumbai. He is currently doing an internship with McCann Erickson India Pvt Ltd and he has always been inclined towards creativity. All-rounder Usaid is also a singer, drummer, dancer, pianist and keyboard player. He also loves poetry recitation, and rapping and is also an aspiring filmmaker.

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My Story

Real-life, first-person accounts that remind us every human has a story to tell, experiences to share, and actions to inspire.

UPSC CSE 2021 All-India Rank 81, Ishu Agrawal is a qualified Chartered Accountant who comes from the small town of Chhattisgarh. He prepared online from his home for UPSC CSE and is now ready to become an IAS officer.
As a child, I was sensitive to light, sound, and smell. My parents did innumerable consultations with doctors, and support groups, and put me on medications to give me a childhood just like the other children of my age.
I neither had a conventional childhood nor a conventional education. But I had a passion for art in my heart and completed my schooling at the WeCAN learning centre in 2018.
Pankaj Rawat was amongst the top 5 athletes for this year's Mr India competition. However, the journey, which began in 2017 and is full of hard work and determination is an inspiration for many.
Sruchi Oza was in the second year when she fainted. When the reports came, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had just a few more days to live. She resolved to address the main cause and has planted over 45,000 trees.
Guna Seelan worked in a supermarket to save money for his education. He chose English Literature because it had the lowest fees, and he got inclined toward stories and writing and eventually found his passion as a standup comedian.
Ankyta Arora, aka High Heels Motorcyclist, was in 7th standard when she fell in love with bikes. At 27, she bought her dream bike-Ducati Monster worth 12.5 lakhs. She has travelled over 10 states covering 1 lakh kilometres and went on an all India road trip in 45 days, besides achieving other feats.
Roopa is an acid attack victim and a survivor from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. In 2008, her life changed forever when her stepmother poured acid on her face while sleeping. Later, Chhanv Foundation supported her with employment, medical and legal aid.
Malvika Iyer's story is one of courage and determination. From surviving a gruesome bomb blast at the age of 13 that blew off her arms and severely damaged her legs, to winning the highest civilian honour from the President of India, she has come a long way.
Dr Bhavesh Bhatia is a visually-impaired entrepreneur and founder of Sunrise Candles, based in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. It is a candle making company run majorly by visually-impaired people. Bhavesh has also participated in Paralympics and won 117 NAB and IBSA medals.
Akanksha Gaikwad graduated with a degree in Mathematics. Her father encouraged her to go for a government job and she applied for India Post. Little did she know, she had miles to go, and not just be limited to a desk job.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s lookalike Ibrahim Qadri has been breaking the internet over the years. From being mobbed by fans to people asking him for selfies, Qadri’s uncanny resemblance to the actor has gained him immense popularity.
I have not been able to eat or sleep for the last two weeks. My brother, Manikanth, left for Azerbaijan for a solo trip and on 12th May, 7:00 PM was when I spoke to him last. I am in touch with the embassies in the hope to find him soon.
Markandan Mahajan did not have a smooth sail after he failed in Class 12. However, undeterred, he kept working hard to pay for his education and help those with immense talent but who lacked opportunities.
With an aim to travel in a more slow, immersive and transformational manner, Shreyas Danappa does not hold back from truly getting involved in the destination’s communities and way of living. He focuses on people, culture, history, and his passion project, ‘Map My Stories’, chronicles all his journeys.
Kalyani Rohit was 23-years-old when she lost her mother to suicide. She herself suffered mental health issues after that and is in a better place. She continues to demand a 24x7 mental health helpline to be displayed across OTT platforms.
Neetu Choudhary lost her mother at a young age and had to steer through life's major challenges on her own. However, she remembered her mother's teachings and empowers her daughter to be independent.
Aanchal Malik lost her only brother Shivam Malik onboard a Merchant Navy ship. While the ship authorities called his death a suicide, medical reports revealed that he was strangulated.
Hochiminh's journey from the margins of society to becoming the pride of Bangladesh has been a story of courage and hard work. In June 2021 when the Bangladesh Government announced incentives to corporations and private organizations employing third gender/ transgender employees, it was a because of brave hearts like her who have worked tirelessly to create an inclusive Bangladesh.
Rounak Gulia is a professional wrestler, three times National medal holder, six-times state champion and two times Bharat Kesari winner. She started wrestling after marriage, and now she is a professional wrestler.
Shalu Kirar is a state and national level medal holder and has faced a lot of struggles to gain recognition for her talent. Even after winning nationals, she did not receive proper credit, and thus participated in India's Got Talent and earned the deserved praise.
Jyotsna suffers from the locked-knees syndrome but ditches the notion that she is different. Filled with intoxicating energy and enthusiasm, she aspires to be an anchor and aims to crack the UPSC exams. The teenager also calls herself the biggest fan of PM Modi and wishes to meet him one day.
In 2009, Ruby Ahluwalia was serving as a Civil Services Officer when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 metastatic cancer. Her journey through the disease made her realise the gaps in cancer care, and thus she founded an organisation to address these gaps.
Dr Shama Shareef went the extra mile to lend a helping hand during the COVID-19 crisis. From serving food to thousands of people to making sure migrant labourers reach their hometowns safely, she did it all in every possible way.